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Peter Mazereeuw

Peter Mazereeuw is executive editor at The Hill Times. He writes and edits The Hill Times' daily subscriber newsletter, Politics This Morning, and hosts and produces its weekly podcast, The Hot Room. Mazereeuw has covered politics and policy for The Hill Times and its sister publications since 2012, and has dug deep into legislation, the Senate, international trade, lobbying, politics, and more. Send your news tips to pmazereeuw@hilltimes.com.

A domino falls

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 21, 2024
Randy Boissonnault is out of the cabinet, after claims about his identity, past, and business ties got him in hot water. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 21, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 21, 2024
Randy Boissonnault is out of the cabinet, after claims about his identity, past, and business ties got him in hot water. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 21, 2024
Randy Boissonnault is out of the cabinet, after claims about his identity, past, and business ties got him in hot water. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 21, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 21, 2024
Randy Boissonnault is out of the cabinet, after claims about his identity, past, and business ties got him in hot water. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne will speak today at a gathering of businesspeople from across North America eyeing another NAFTA renegotiation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne will speak today at a gathering of businesspeople from across North America eyeing another NAFTA renegotiation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 19, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden pictured before a press conference in Ottawa in 2023. Trudeau and Biden are among leaders attending the G20 Summit in Brazil. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 19, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 19, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden pictured before a press conference in Ottawa in 2023. Trudeau and Biden are among leaders attending the G20 Summit in Brazil. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 18, 2024
Sean Fraser
Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Sean Fraser The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 18, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 18, 2024
Sean Fraser
Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Sean Fraser The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2024
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Asylum claimants could become a big story in Canada again if Donald Trump tries to deport millions of undocumented people from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2024
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Asylum claimants could become a big story in Canada again if Donald Trump tries to deport millions of undocumented people from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 13, 2024
Conservative MPs Jamie Schmale, left, Lianne Rood, and Larry Brock were part of a delegation of MPs who flew to Strasbourg, France, in June. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 13, 2024
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 13, 2024
Conservative MPs Jamie Schmale, left, Lianne Rood, and Larry Brock were part of a delegation of MPs who flew to Strasbourg, France, in June. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will chair a meeting of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations today in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will chair a meeting of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations today in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2024
Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada will announce funding for Quebec business groups this morning, then drum up some cash for the Liberal Party at a performance art venue in Montreal this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2024
Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada will announce funding for Quebec business groups this morning, then drum up some cash for the Liberal Party at a performance art venue in Montreal this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 11, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears before the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference on Oct. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 11, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 11, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears before the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference on Oct. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 8, 2024
Dominic Cardy
The Canadian Future Party's interim leader Dominic Cardy, right, and Tara McPhail, interim national council president, hold a press conference at the National Press Theatre on Aug. 14, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 8, 2024
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 8, 2024
Dominic Cardy
The Canadian Future Party's interim leader Dominic Cardy, right, and Tara McPhail, interim national council president, hold a press conference at the National Press Theatre on Aug. 14, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend two back-to-back fundraisers in Vancouver today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend two back-to-back fundraisers in Vancouver today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco will release new audits of the government's environmental programs today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco will release new audits of the government's environmental programs today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MPs and party leaders will attend caucus meetings on the Hill today, to plot their strategy for the days and weeks to come. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
MPs and party leaders will attend caucus meetings on the Hill today, to plot their strategy for the days and weeks to come. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The U.S. presidential election today will bring either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris into the White House. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
The U.S. presidential election today will bring either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris into the White House. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2024
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco’s spring audit found many of the businesses getting cash under the Net Zero Accelerator Initiative were under no obligation to reduce their emissions by any specific amount. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2024
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco’s spring audit found many of the businesses getting cash under the Net Zero Accelerator Initiative were under no obligation to reduce their emissions by any specific amount. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Conservatives have raised more than twice as much money in the third quarter of this year than the Liberals, according to financial returns. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Conservatives have raised more than twice as much money in the third quarter of this year than the Liberals, according to financial returns. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Dominic Leblanc
Dominic LeBlanc's elections bill will be examined by a committee of MPs for the first time today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Dominic Leblanc
Dominic LeBlanc's elections bill will be examined by a committee of MPs for the first time today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with the Liberal caucus again on Parliament Hill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with the Liberal caucus again on Parliament Hill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanche
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet will hold a press conference today to talk about his conditions for supporting the Liberal government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanche
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet will hold a press conference today to talk about his conditions for supporting the Liberal government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2024
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced a U-turn in the government’s immigration policy on Oct. 24, scaling back plans for the number of new permanent residents from 500,000 to 395,000 in 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2024
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced a U-turn in the government’s immigration policy on Oct. 24, scaling back plans for the number of new permanent residents from 500,000 to 395,000 in 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc will launch a call for applications under the National Crime Prevention Strategy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc will launch a call for applications under the National Crime Prevention Strategy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will carry on today with a major announcement about immigration policy, following a challenge to his leadership at the Liberal caucus meeting yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will carry on today with a major announcement about immigration policy, following a challenge to his leadership at the Liberal caucus meeting yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 23, 2024
Tiff Macklem
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, pictured on July 24, announced Wednesday that the central bank has again cut the interest rate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 23, 2024
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 23, 2024
Tiff Macklem
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, pictured on July 24, announced Wednesday that the central bank has again cut the interest rate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to face calls to step down during today's Liberal caucus meeting on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to face calls to step down during today's Liberal caucus meeting on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will hold one of her weekly press conferences today to talk about the government's economic policies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will hold one of her weekly press conferences today to talk about the government's economic policies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at a press conference this week that the Indian government was found to be involved in violent acts and other crimes in Canada, as per RCMP investigations. Photograph courtesy of Narendra Modi's X (formerly Twitter) account
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at a press conference this week that the Indian government was found to be involved in violent acts and other crimes in Canada, as per RCMP investigations. Photograph courtesy of Narendra Modi's X (formerly Twitter) account
Dominic Leblanc
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured, and Justice Minister Arif Virani will take part in a meeting of federal, provincial, and territorial public safety and justice ministers in Yellowknife today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Dominic Leblanc
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured, and Justice Minister Arif Virani will take part in a meeting of federal, provincial, and territorial public safety and justice ministers in Yellowknife today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue will release her first report on the impact of foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 elections today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue will release her first report on the impact of foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 elections today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada's Ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, speaking to U.S. Ambassador David Cohen in Canada last year. Hillman is helping the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to build bridges with U.S. powerbrokers in Washington today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Canada's Ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, speaking to U.S. Ambassador David Cohen in Canada last year. Hillman is helping the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to build bridges with U.S. powerbrokers in Washington today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
MPs will wrap up their debate on Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's annual budget, and hold a vote on it this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MPs will wrap up their debate on Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's annual budget, and hold a vote on it this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
At least five different groups are courting MPs on and around Parliament today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
At least five different groups are courting MPs on and around Parliament today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is using two tax credits to reward Honda Canada for building a new electric vehicle factory in Ontario. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is using two tax credits to reward Honda Canada for building a new electric vehicle factory in Ontario. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A handful of ministers will hold public events to talk about budget spending on electric vehicles today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A handful of ministers will hold public events to talk about budget spending on electric vehicles today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 24, 2024
Jane Philpott, the former federal health minister and current dean of health sciences at Queen's University, spoke to The Hill Times about how to fix Canada's ailing family health systems. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 24, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 24, 2024
Jane Philpott, the former federal health minister and current dean of health sciences at Queen's University, spoke to The Hill Times about how to fix Canada's ailing family health systems. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international agreement on plastic pollution began yesterday and runs until April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international agreement on plastic pollution began yesterday and runs until April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair is in Northwest Territories this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair is in Northwest Territories this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The West Block. Canada's Parliament is looking for a new poet laureate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The West Block. Canada's Parliament is looking for a new poet laureate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Christie Freeland will kick off the debate on their budget in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Christie Freeland will kick off the debate on their budget in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The view of the House of Commons Chamber from the bar. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The view of the House of Commons Chamber from the bar. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present her government's annual budget today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present her government's annual budget today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is delivering a speech this morning at the Canada Strong and Free Conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is delivering a speech this morning at the Canada Strong and Free Conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 11, 2024
NDP MP Don Davies, Independent MP Han Dong, Independent Senator Paul Massicotte, Conservative Senator Victor Oh, and Liberal MP Majid Jowhari met with Chinese officials in Beijing at the end of March. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia; photograph courtesy of Twitter
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 11, 2024
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 11, 2024
NDP MP Don Davies, Independent MP Han Dong, Independent Senator Paul Massicotte, Conservative Senator Victor Oh, and Liberal MP Majid Jowhari met with Chinese officials in Beijing at the end of March. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia; photograph courtesy of Twitter
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will deliver a speech to the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will deliver a speech to the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will testify before the Foreign Interference Commission this afternoon in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will testify before the Foreign Interference Commission this afternoon in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Katie Telford, the prime minister's chief of staff, will testify before the Foreign Interference Commission today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Katie Telford, the prime minister's chief of staff, will testify before the Foreign Interference Commission today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA, PETER MAZEREEUW | April 8, 2024
The ridings represented by Conservative MPs Scott Reid, top left, Ed Fast, Chris Warkentin, John Barlow, centre row left, and by Liberal MPs Chrystia Freeland, above left, Mark Gerretsen, Marie-France Lalonde, Taleeb Noormohamed and Randy Boissonnault had the largest amount of money in the bank at the end of 2022. The Hill Times file photographs and courtesy of PMO, and Taleeb Noormohamed
News | BY ABBAS RANA, PETER MAZEREEUW | April 8, 2024
News | BY ABBAS RANA, PETER MAZEREEUW | April 8, 2024
The ridings represented by Conservative MPs Scott Reid, top left, Ed Fast, Chris Warkentin, John Barlow, centre row left, and by Liberal MPs Chrystia Freeland, above left, Mark Gerretsen, Marie-France Lalonde, Taleeb Noormohamed and Randy Boissonnault had the largest amount of money in the bank at the end of 2022. The Hill Times file photographs and courtesy of PMO, and Taleeb Noormohamed
Defence Minister Bill Blair will announce the details of an updated defence policy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair will announce the details of an updated defence policy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade